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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.56, 1,010.40 and 430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.56, 1,010.40 and 430.48 is: 644.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.56 : 1,010.40 = 430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.56/1,010.40 = 430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.56x = 1,010.40 × 430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.56x = 434,956.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,956.99/674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.80

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